on a gradient

Frequency: 7.513.4 per million words

Used to describe the location or state of being on a sloped surface.

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Examples (10)

  • The field was on a slight gradient.
  • The house is built on a steep gradient overlooking the valley.
  • Parking on a gradient requires using the handbrake.
  • The railway track runs on a gentle gradient through the countryside.
  • Be careful when cycling on a downhill gradient.
  • The garden is on a gradient, which makes drainage easier.
  • Athletes find it challenging to sprint on a steep gradient.
  • The path is on a moderate gradient, suitable for wheelchairs.
  • Construction on a gradient requires special foundation work.
  • The vineyard is planted on a south-facing gradient for optimal sun exposure.